System Unit Components Quiz

System Unit

• The system unit is the main housing of a computer, containing the central processing unit (CPU), memory, and other essential components.

Components Inside the System Unit

• Common components inside the system unit include:
  • Motherboard
  • Power supply
  • Storage devices (hard drives, solid-state drives)
  • Memory (RAM)
  • Processor (CPU)
  • Cooling systems (fans, heat sinks)

Motherboard

• The motherboard is the main circuit board of a computer, connecting and supporting various components.

Chip

• In the context of computers, a chip refers to a small piece of silicon containing an integrated circuit.

Integrated Circuit

• An integrated circuit is a set of electronic components, such as transistors, resistors, and capacitors, etched onto a small piece of semiconductor material (silicon).

Packaging Chips

• Chips are typically packaged in computers using a protective casing, with pins or contacts for connecting to the motherboard or other components.

Heat Sink

• The function of a heat sink is to absorb and dissipate heat generated by computer components, such as processors, to prevent overheating.

Non-Volatile Memory

• Non-volatile memory is a type of memory that stores data without electrical current, even when the power is turned off.

EPROM

• The purpose of EPROM (Erasable Programmable Read-Only Memory) is to store data that can be erased and reprogrammed using specialized equipment.

Measuring Memory

• Memory is typically measured in units of bytes, with common sizes including kilobytes (KB), megabytes (MB), and gigabytes (GB).

RAM

• RAM stands for Random Access Memory, a type of volatile memory that temporarily stores data and applications while the computer is running.

Processor Chip

• The primary function of a processor chip is to execute instructions and perform calculations, controlling the flow of data and operations within a computer.

Reprogrammable Memory

• EEPROM (Electrically Erasable Programmable Read-Only Memory) is a type of memory that can be erased and reprogrammed repeatedly using electrical signals.